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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability aims to build a thriving, enduring future for humanity and the planet through research, education, and impact.
Learn about our work and progress over the past year: bit.ly/4iGlaA4
Learn about our work and progress over the past year: bit.ly/4iGlaA4
Scientists just documented a previously unknown relationship between the ocean floor and life at the surface. Their findings could help us better understand the factors contributing to global marine health.
Deep ocean earthquakes drive Southern Ocean’s massive phytoplankton blooms, study finds
Scientists have discovered wintertime seismic activity in the ocean around Antarctica controls summer growth of phytoplankton, tiny organisms that fuel the marine food web and sequester huge amounts o...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Scientists just documented a previously unknown relationship between the ocean floor and life at the surface. Their findings could help us better understand the factors contributing to global marine health.
What are the most effective ways to talk about climate change across political divides? With support from @woods.stanford.edu, part of the Doerr School of Sustainability, two researchers teamed up to find out.
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🔗 stanford.io/4pB7cRX
"We've got to get this right."
Sociologist @robbwiller.bsky.social and political economist @nmalhotra.bsky.social designed a "mega tournament" to compare common strategies for talking about #ClimateChange
#UncommonCollaborators episode 🎥 bit.ly/4oxIe62
Read more: stanford.io/4pB7cRX
Sociologist @robbwiller.bsky.social and political economist @nmalhotra.bsky.social designed a "mega tournament" to compare common strategies for talking about #ClimateChange
#UncommonCollaborators episode 🎥 bit.ly/4oxIe62
Read more: stanford.io/4pB7cRX
January 15, 2026 at 11:14 PM
What are the most effective ways to talk about climate change across political divides? With support from @woods.stanford.edu, part of the Doerr School of Sustainability, two researchers teamed up to find out.
🔗 stanford.io/4pB7cRX
🔗 stanford.io/4pB7cRX
“Stanford is building a critical mass of people that are specialists on different components of ecosystems I could never hope to specialize in myself. It’s a great opportunity to take my work, add other people’s expertise, and springboard it to a new level.” –Adam Pellegrini, new assistant professor
January 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
“Stanford is building a critical mass of people that are specialists on different components of ecosystems I could never hope to specialize in myself. It’s a great opportunity to take my work, add other people’s expertise, and springboard it to a new level.” –Adam Pellegrini, new assistant professor
Most corporate carbon reports undercount emissions from their supply chains.
New research could make reporting more accurate, and help identify opportunities to cut global carbon pollution.
New research could make reporting more accurate, and help identify opportunities to cut global carbon pollution.
What most corporate carbon reports get wrong, and how to fix them
Companies undercount emissions from their supply chains by billions of tons, a new study reveals. A new model could help them find and shrink the biggest contributors to their carbon footprints.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Most corporate carbon reports undercount emissions from their supply chains.
New research could make reporting more accurate, and help identify opportunities to cut global carbon pollution.
New research could make reporting more accurate, and help identify opportunities to cut global carbon pollution.
Atmospheric rivers, explained 🌧️ Da Yang, assistant professor of geophysics, describes how these "rivers in the sky" grow to expansive rainstorms and how researchers are studying their physical properties to improve forecasts and reduce risks.
Physics of atmospheric rivers, explained
What drives atmospheric rivers? Da Yang explains how these "rivers in the sky" gain and lose momentum, and how researchers are studying their physical properties to improve forecasts and reduce risks.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Atmospheric rivers, explained 🌧️ Da Yang, assistant professor of geophysics, describes how these "rivers in the sky" grow to expansive rainstorms and how researchers are studying their physical properties to improve forecasts and reduce risks.
🌳 One factor that could support healthier cities in 2026? Access to urban parks.
Research shows that across the U.S., cities with more accessible parks are linked to higher levels of physical activity. Improving ways to connect to existing parks can strengthen public health. stanford.io/44QYEz2
Research shows that across the U.S., cities with more accessible parks are linked to higher levels of physical activity. Improving ways to connect to existing parks can strengthen public health. stanford.io/44QYEz2
January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
🌳 One factor that could support healthier cities in 2026? Access to urban parks.
Research shows that across the U.S., cities with more accessible parks are linked to higher levels of physical activity. Improving ways to connect to existing parks can strengthen public health. stanford.io/44QYEz2
Research shows that across the U.S., cities with more accessible parks are linked to higher levels of physical activity. Improving ways to connect to existing parks can strengthen public health. stanford.io/44QYEz2
The journey of microplastics.
The physics of Antarctic ice movements.
A historic boat-turned-floating classroom.
Here are our top stories of 2025. stanford.io/49igDQj
The physics of Antarctic ice movements.
A historic boat-turned-floating classroom.
Here are our top stories of 2025. stanford.io/49igDQj
December 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The journey of microplastics.
The physics of Antarctic ice movements.
A historic boat-turned-floating classroom.
Here are our top stories of 2025. stanford.io/49igDQj
The physics of Antarctic ice movements.
A historic boat-turned-floating classroom.
Here are our top stories of 2025. stanford.io/49igDQj
Hear from Stanford scholars featured on recent podcasts where they discuss topics like:
🏙️ The future of buildings stanford.io/4bdUe97
🚜 Measuring food security from space bit.ly/4ja6o50
🥒 Art and fermentation youtu.be/Kq54h8HtwLo
🏙️ The future of buildings stanford.io/4bdUe97
🚜 Measuring food security from space bit.ly/4ja6o50
🥒 Art and fermentation youtu.be/Kq54h8HtwLo
December 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Hear from Stanford scholars featured on recent podcasts where they discuss topics like:
🏙️ The future of buildings stanford.io/4bdUe97
🚜 Measuring food security from space bit.ly/4ja6o50
🥒 Art and fermentation youtu.be/Kq54h8HtwLo
🏙️ The future of buildings stanford.io/4bdUe97
🚜 Measuring food security from space bit.ly/4ja6o50
🥒 Art and fermentation youtu.be/Kq54h8HtwLo
Refreshing your space for the new year? Here’s what the science says about the right amount of indoor nature to support well-being.
One surprise: More plants are not always better.
One surprise: More plants are not always better.
What’s the right amount of indoor nature?
Stanford engineers quantified what level of indoor greenery benefits well-being – and what level might overwhelm.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Refreshing your space for the new year? Here’s what the science says about the right amount of indoor nature to support well-being.
One surprise: More plants are not always better.
One surprise: More plants are not always better.
Congratulations to the eight Stanford scholars recognized in the 2026 U.S. feature of Forbes’ “30 Under 30” ⭐️
These students and alumni are working to transform biomass waste, make residential solar more accessible, quantify and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the food industry, and more.
These students and alumni are working to transform biomass waste, make residential solar more accessible, quantify and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the food industry, and more.
In Forbes '30 Under 30,' Stanford affiliates nab seven of energy category’s 30 spots
Forbes' 2026 cohort includes eight Stanford affiliates working in sustainability. The five women and three men have taken advantage of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in and around the university.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Congratulations to the eight Stanford scholars recognized in the 2026 U.S. feature of Forbes’ “30 Under 30” ⭐️
These students and alumni are working to transform biomass waste, make residential solar more accessible, quantify and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the food industry, and more.
These students and alumni are working to transform biomass waste, make residential solar more accessible, quantify and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the food industry, and more.
Using a gas stove exposes people to substantial amounts of nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to higher risks of asthma, heart and lung disease, and other conditions, new research shows.
Learn about the study and ways to reduce exposure to pollutants from gas stoves ⬇️
@woods.stanford.edu
Learn about the study and ways to reduce exposure to pollutants from gas stoves ⬇️
@woods.stanford.edu
Is the air inside your home more dangerous than the air outside it?
Gas and propane stoves emit substantial amounts of nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to higher risks of asthma, heart and lung disease, and other conditions. A Stanford-led study finds switching fr...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Using a gas stove exposes people to substantial amounts of nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to higher risks of asthma, heart and lung disease, and other conditions, new research shows.
Learn about the study and ways to reduce exposure to pollutants from gas stoves ⬇️
@woods.stanford.edu
Learn about the study and ways to reduce exposure to pollutants from gas stoves ⬇️
@woods.stanford.edu
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability aims to build a thriving, enduring future for humanity and the planet through research, education, and impact.
Learn about our work and progress over the past year: bit.ly/4iGlaA4
Learn about our work and progress over the past year: bit.ly/4iGlaA4
December 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability aims to build a thriving, enduring future for humanity and the planet through research, education, and impact.
Learn about our work and progress over the past year: bit.ly/4iGlaA4
Learn about our work and progress over the past year: bit.ly/4iGlaA4
Find insights about the impact of meat production on the environment in this collection from @woods.stanford.edu, part of the Doerr School of Sustainability.
🔗: stanford.io/48uyft2
🔗: stanford.io/48uyft2
The global food system is a major driver of climate change.
Explore our new hub spotlighting Stanford’s latest research on meat and the environment. We'll keep it updated with recent news and publications from Woods scholars and beyond.
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#foodsecurity #alternativeproteins
Explore our new hub spotlighting Stanford’s latest research on meat and the environment. We'll keep it updated with recent news and publications from Woods scholars and beyond.
🔗 stanford.io/48uyft2
#foodsecurity #alternativeproteins
December 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Find insights about the impact of meat production on the environment in this collection from @woods.stanford.edu, part of the Doerr School of Sustainability.
🔗: stanford.io/48uyft2
🔗: stanford.io/48uyft2
“My work has always been about all of us thriving by focusing on those who are often experiencing the impacts of climate change first and worst.”
Meet Maxine Burkett, new professor of environmental social sciences: stanford.io/48roBaC
Meet Maxine Burkett, new professor of environmental social sciences: stanford.io/48roBaC
December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“My work has always been about all of us thriving by focusing on those who are often experiencing the impacts of climate change first and worst.”
Meet Maxine Burkett, new professor of environmental social sciences: stanford.io/48roBaC
Meet Maxine Burkett, new professor of environmental social sciences: stanford.io/48roBaC
What can faculty, students, and researchers learn from experiences in entrepreneurship?
In the latest episode of the Stanford Ecopreneurship podcast, Yi Cui discusses battery innovations and translating research into real-world impact: bit.ly/3MhyW0a
In the latest episode of the Stanford Ecopreneurship podcast, Yi Cui discusses battery innovations and translating research into real-world impact: bit.ly/3MhyW0a
December 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
What can faculty, students, and researchers learn from experiences in entrepreneurship?
In the latest episode of the Stanford Ecopreneurship podcast, Yi Cui discusses battery innovations and translating research into real-world impact: bit.ly/3MhyW0a
In the latest episode of the Stanford Ecopreneurship podcast, Yi Cui discusses battery innovations and translating research into real-world impact: bit.ly/3MhyW0a
Food research spotlight 🐟 As aquatic foods nourish billions of people worldwide, Stanford scientists are studying how their nutrient content may change in more acidic oceans. Learn more about the project and other food-related work at the school: stanford.io/4pZ2VbR
December 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Food research spotlight 🐟 As aquatic foods nourish billions of people worldwide, Stanford scientists are studying how their nutrient content may change in more acidic oceans. Learn more about the project and other food-related work at the school: stanford.io/4pZ2VbR
Food research spotlight 🌾 A team of Stanford researchers is studying interactions between pollinators, microorganisms, and buckwheat crops in Japan. They hope to better understand these fundamental ecological relationships and gather evidence to potentially improve crop yields and food security.
December 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Food research spotlight 🌾 A team of Stanford researchers is studying interactions between pollinators, microorganisms, and buckwheat crops in Japan. They hope to better understand these fundamental ecological relationships and gather evidence to potentially improve crop yields and food security.
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New Stanford-led research finds gas stoves expose people to dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide—linked to asthma, lung disease, and other conditions. Switching to electric could cut NO₂ exposure by half.
story + searchable NO2 exposure map: bit.ly/4rGdYIz @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @stanford.edu
story + searchable NO2 exposure map: bit.ly/4rGdYIz @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @stanford.edu
Is the air inside your home more dangerous than the air outside it?
Gas and propane stoves emit substantial amounts of nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to higher risks of asthma, heart and lung disease, and other conditions. A Stanford-led study finds switching fr...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New Stanford-led research finds gas stoves expose people to dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide—linked to asthma, lung disease, and other conditions. Switching to electric could cut NO₂ exposure by half.
story + searchable NO2 exposure map: bit.ly/4rGdYIz @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @stanford.edu
story + searchable NO2 exposure map: bit.ly/4rGdYIz @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @stanford.edu
Small-scale fisheries vary widely in their operations, market reach, and other factors, making it difficult to design policies for local benefits & sustainability.
New research categorizes small-scale fisheries into five types, offering pathways to more effective policies & better seafood guides.
New research categorizes small-scale fisheries into five types, offering pathways to more effective policies & better seafood guides.
Making sense of small-scale fisheries
Small-scale fishers harvest 40% of wild-caught fish and support economies worldwide, but are threatened by climate change and overfishing. New research categorizes small-scale fisheries into five type...
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December 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Small-scale fisheries vary widely in their operations, market reach, and other factors, making it difficult to design policies for local benefits & sustainability.
New research categorizes small-scale fisheries into five types, offering pathways to more effective policies & better seafood guides.
New research categorizes small-scale fisheries into five types, offering pathways to more effective policies & better seafood guides.
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In the Chagos Islands, plans are underway to establish one of the world’s largest marine protected areas – a key step toward the sustainable resettlement of a community removed from their homes decades ago.
Video: www.youtube.com/shorts/Mbeyn...
Story: bit.ly/4ppNQQ5
Video: www.youtube.com/shorts/Mbeyn...
Story: bit.ly/4ppNQQ5
A new future for the people and wildlife of the Chagos Islands #climate #oceanconservation #shorts
YouTube video by Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
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November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
In the Chagos Islands, plans are underway to establish one of the world’s largest marine protected areas – a key step toward the sustainable resettlement of a community removed from their homes decades ago.
Video: www.youtube.com/shorts/Mbeyn...
Story: bit.ly/4ppNQQ5
Video: www.youtube.com/shorts/Mbeyn...
Story: bit.ly/4ppNQQ5
David Lobell, professor of Earth system science, applies data science and AI to address challenges with food insecurity and agricultural production.
Learn more about his work: youtu.be/sugEt9ACtYc
Learn more about his work: youtu.be/sugEt9ACtYc
November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
David Lobell, professor of Earth system science, applies data science and AI to address challenges with food insecurity and agricultural production.
Learn more about his work: youtu.be/sugEt9ACtYc
Learn more about his work: youtu.be/sugEt9ACtYc
In October, the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator, part of @stanforddoerr.bsky.social, kicked off 44 new projects covering topics in food and agriculture, biological solutions, water, industry, and electricity and grid systems.
📸: Daniel Beck
📸: Daniel Beck
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In October, the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator, part of @stanforddoerr.bsky.social, kicked off 44 new projects covering topics in food and agriculture, biological solutions, water, industry, and electricity and grid systems.
📸: Daniel Beck
📸: Daniel Beck
Severe flooding has slashed global rice yields in recent decades. Greater adoption of flood-resistant rice varieties in vulnerable regions could help avert future losses.
🔗 stanford.io/3X83fsg
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Severe floods threaten global rice yields, study finds
New research finds damage to rice crops has accelerated in recent decades due to rainstorms that increasingly submerge young plants for a week or more. Adoption of flood-resistant rice varieties in vu...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Severe flooding has slashed global rice yields in recent decades. Greater adoption of flood-resistant rice varieties in vulnerable regions could help avert future losses.
🔗 stanford.io/3X83fsg
🔗 stanford.io/3X83fsg
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Parties to the #ParisAgreement can leverage #BlueFoods for climate action while protecting them against future climate hazards @cop30brazil.bsky.social.
View research and resources ➡️ bit.ly/bluefoodclimate
Hear from changemakers who are securing sustainable blue foods 🎥 ▶️ bit.ly/bluefoodvideo
View research and resources ➡️ bit.ly/bluefoodclimate
Hear from changemakers who are securing sustainable blue foods 🎥 ▶️ bit.ly/bluefoodvideo
Securing sustainable blue food futures in the face of climate change
How can we address growing climate challenges while securing a sustainable food future? Thoughtful management approaches for fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other aquatic species — also known as blue foods — can be part of the solution. Research shows that under sustainable harvest practices, blue foods can support countries’ climate adaptation and mitigation efforts to lower emissions while providing vital sources of protein and nutrients to billions of people globally. In this video, meet changemakers in Mexico, Indonesia, and the Pacific Island region who are securing climate-resilient, sustainable blue foods. As members of a fishing cooperative, a government ministry, and an international development organization, they share efforts underway in their local communities, countries, and regions to leverage blue foods for climate action. Explore the latest research, tools, and resources for integrating blue foods into climate strategies: https://bit.ly/bluefoodsclimate Learn more about the Pacific Community's regional assessment: https://bit.ly/SPCassessment Learn more about the Indonesia Blue Food Assessment: https://bit.ly/IndonesiaBFA Learn more about Baja's fishing communities: https://bit.ly/IslaNatividad Video by Wienot Films Visit our website: https://oceansolutions.stanford.edu/ Subscribe to our newsletter Currents: https://bit.ly/CurrentsNews LinkedIn / center-for-ocean-solutions Bluesky / @oceansolutions.stanford.edu X / @oceansolutions
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November 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Parties to the #ParisAgreement can leverage #BlueFoods for climate action while protecting them against future climate hazards @cop30brazil.bsky.social.
View research and resources ➡️ bit.ly/bluefoodclimate
Hear from changemakers who are securing sustainable blue foods 🎥 ▶️ bit.ly/bluefoodvideo
View research and resources ➡️ bit.ly/bluefoodclimate
Hear from changemakers who are securing sustainable blue foods 🎥 ▶️ bit.ly/bluefoodvideo
Generations of ocean insights: Learn about the Hewatt-Sagarin transect, an ongoing visual survey dating back to 1931 to monitor marine life along the shores of @stanfordhopkins.bsky.social, part of the Doerr School of Sustainability.
The world in a tidepool
Ninety years of tidepool observations in Monterey Bay have taught Stanford researchers about climate change impacts on the ocean and the evolution of science.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Generations of ocean insights: Learn about the Hewatt-Sagarin transect, an ongoing visual survey dating back to 1931 to monitor marine life along the shores of @stanfordhopkins.bsky.social, part of the Doerr School of Sustainability.